US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the Trump administration is renegotiating some of President Biden's grants to semiconductor firms, potentially leading to some awards being axed.
In March 2025, former President Donald Trump signaled the possible cancellation of the US Chips and Science Act, expressing dissatisfaction with the funding allocation.
Lutnick mentioned to lawmakers that certain Biden-era grants were being renegotiated due to their perceived generosity, indicating that not all awards may survive the process.
The US Chips and Science Act, signed into law by the Biden administration in August 2022, allocated significant funds to boost domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.